The river originates from the southern slope of the Shivalik range of the Himalayas.

[1] It's an important stop for Hindu devotees on the ‘’’Vaishno Devi’’’ pilgrimage, where many bathe before continuing their journey.

Legend says that the mother ‘’’Vaishno Devi’’’ created the tributary with an arrow and bathed in it, washing her hair.

Legend says that the mother Vaishno Devi, a goddess and devotee of Lord Rama, was heading toward her abode in Trikuta Hills when her accompaniment Hanuman felt thirsty.

More than 10 million visitors make the pilgrimage each year, and many bathe in the river to cleanse before they depart on the full journey.